Man Utd star targeted as part of €140m spending spree

Tom Weber

Updated: 17 Jul 2024 15:27 BST
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Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Man Utd are in talks with West Ham over Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to a report.

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The Red Devils right-back appears to be on the way out this summer, having never really managed to live up to his sizeable €55 million price tag. Wan-Bissaka has been linked with a departure for several years, but with his contract ending next summer, now seems the time for him to finally jump ship.

According to talkSPORT, West Ham have opened talks with Man Utd for the defender. Given his contract situation, the Manchester giants are willing to sell and they also need to raise funds for more incomings, having just committed to spending potentially as much as €70m on Leny Yoro.

Man Utd want a minimum of €17m for Wan-Bissaka, who could become the next arrival at West Ham after Luis Guilherme and Max Kilman. The Hammers are being very ambitious this summer to provide new coach Julen Lopetegui with a capable squad.

West Ham's €140m spending spree

West Ham are already among the top ten sides to have spent the most on signings this summer, but they could yet potentially splash as much as another €140m.

In addition to Wan-Bissaka, they also hold an interest in former Man Utd target Jean-Clair Todibo of Nice. The east London side are said to have made a loan-to-buy offer worth €36m, which has been accepted by the French side. However, the problem is that Todibo would prefer a switch to Juventus.

Additionally, West Ham are interested in strikers Jhon Duran and Alexander Sorloth. According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa are demanding almost €50m for the former, while Villarreal insist on the latter's €38m release clause being paid.

One thing is clear, it will be a big summer not just at Man Utd but also at West Ham United.